Jayoung Park
New York,US
Summary
Korean bilingual immigration paralegal with 4+ years of employment/family-based immigration, naturalization, VAWA, and removal proceedings. Ability to interact with victims of domestic violence from diverse cultural backgrounds. Hold dual bachelor's degrees in law and criminal justice. Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and case management skills. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines. Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Korean Language Tutor
Self-Employeed
04.2023 - Current
- Develop personalized lesson plans tailored to each student’s language proficiency and learning goals.
- Teach fundamental Korean language skills, including speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
- Provide cultural context to language lessons to understand Korean customs and social nuances.
- Assist Korean students in overcoming language barriers and adapting to American culture through targeted exercises and real-life scenarios.
- Organize meetings for Korean students and Korean language learners to mingle and share their cultures, fostering understanding community.
Immigration Paralegal
Kim, Song & Associates, PLLC
07.2019 - 04.2023
- Worked directly with managing attorneys on cases, including but not limited to employment/family-based immigration, humanitarian-based immigration, and naturalization.
- Communicated with clients regarding various immigration matters, and collected relevant information and documentation.
- Interviewed women and children who have been victims of domestic violence and aided in writing statements regarding various immigration issues.
- Performed legal translation for immigration cases from English to Korean/ Korean to English.
- Managed more than 100 cases at a time and followed up with clients.
- Performed research on the most updated immigration news and USCIS guidelines.
Legal Assistant
Song Law Firm LLC
12.2018 - 07.2019
- Improved communication between attorneys and clients by scheduling meetings, providing status updates, and relaying critical information promptly.
- Conducted administration duties associated with processing invoices and managing a large immigration caseload.
- Managed a high volume of cases simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
- Translated documentation from Korean to English and English to Korean, including but not limited to birth certificates, legal contracts, financial statements, affidavits, and medical records.
- Prepared naturalization and family-based immigrant visa petition packets.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
John Jay College of Criminal Justice of The City University of New York
New York, NY08.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Law
Myongji University
Seoul, South Korea02.2014
Skills
- Legal Research
- Client Communication
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Case Management
- Administrative Support
- Interview Preparation
- Immigration case file strategies
- Proficient in MS Office
- Records Management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
Accomplishments
- Managed over 100 immigration cases at a time.
- Helped clients with various immigration issues, leading to 95% in client satisfaction.
- Ensured accurate and timely case filing, contributing to a 97% success rate in case outcomes.
- Supported overall case review processes, eliminating errors by 25%.
Timeline
Korean Language Tutor
Self-Employeed
04.2023 - Current
Immigration Paralegal
Kim, Song & Associates, PLLC
07.2019 - 04.2023
Legal Assistant
Song Law Firm LLC
12.2018 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
John Jay College of Criminal Justice of The City University of New York
Bachelor of Arts - Law
Myongji University